Question: Do you know of a solution that helps restaurants optimize labor costs and reduce waste by predicting sales and generating optimal schedules?

5-Out is a restaurant forecasting software suite that uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to forecast sales and spot areas for improvement. It connects with a range of restaurant systems, including Point of Sale, labor scheduling, purchasing and inventory, and offers up to 21-day sales forecasts with high confidence. The software also offers real-time recommendations for staffing and purchasing to maximize profitability and includes lookback reports to track performance and real-time insights for labor scheduling optimization.

Another contender is Presto, an AI-powered automation platform for drive-thru restaurants. It cuts labor costs and boosts revenue with a 24/7 AI-powered voice assistant that takes orders with a minimum of human intervention and error. Presto is easy to install and integrates with POS systems, so it's good for big chains and enterprise operations, and it can cut labor costs and boost revenue.

If you want a broader approach, DTiQ offers a suite of business innovation solutions, including intelligent video surveillance and loss prevention tools. Although it's geared for monitoring and analyzing video data to improve security and customer satisfaction, it also can help cut waste and improve operations, so it's worth a look for restaurants trying to run more efficiently.